Installing Deadbolt Commercial Steel Door

Now installing a deadbolt on a metal door isn t really that much different than installing it on a wood door or fiberglass door.

Installing deadbolt commercial steel door.

Above the center of the doorknob. Same question above for the. I finished the installation of the actual deadbolt setup into the door and was going to move on the strike plate. Single cylinder deadbolts keyed on one side will work fine for most situations.

I had everything lined and and started to drill. Mark the door for drilling by taping the template to the inside of the door wood doors have a bevel that will throw the measurements off if you use the exterior side. All you need is the right hardware and your job should be pretty easy. Using the 1.

Schlage s b series b60 b62 deadbolts add an extra layer of security to your home and are incredibly simple to install. This video walks you through each step of installation to make the process even easier. The bolt sleeve would not embed inside. As i began to drill i suddenly relialized that my doorjamb was made of metal.

The inner side of the door where bolt sleeve plate would be attached is flat. I was almost done installing a new deadbolt into our door. We recommend hiring a licensed contractor or experienced handyman to install the doors we supply as certain applications may prove to be too complex for a novice. Considering that i already drilled the 2 1 8 inches hole on both sides of the door exterior and interior and also the 1 inch hole for the bolt.

Measure 42 inches up from the bottom of the door on the inside and a distance from the door s edge equal to. Place the template so the center of the deadbolt will be 6 in.